How to Get Evolution Shards in Clash Royale

Evolution Shards are a crucial resource in Clash Royale, allowing players to unlock Card Evolutions and enhance specific cards with new abilities, increased stats, and unique effects. Since Evolved Cards provide a significant advantage in battles, knowing how to obtain Evolution Shards efficiently is essential for staying competitive.

In this guide, we’ll cover all the ways to get Evolution Shards, the best methods to farm them, and how to maximize their use for your deck.

What Are Evolution Shards in Clash Royale?

Evolution Shards are collectible items in Clash Royale used to evolve certain cards into their Evolved Form. These upgraded cards gain stronger stats, special effects, and unique abilities, making them more powerful than their regular form.

To fully evolve a card, you need six Evolution Shards for that specific card. Once evolved, the card will have:

• Increased damage and hit speed
• Unique abilities not found in its base form
• A visual upgrade to reflect its enhanced state

Wizard Evolution Shard	Wizard Evolution Card - Completed

Since Evolution Shards are limited, it's important to prioritize evolving the best cards for your battle deck.

Wild Shards

Wild Shards are a versatile currency in Clash Royale that allow players to unlock any Evolution Card, unlike Evolution Shards, which are specific to a single card. This makes them a valuable resource for players looking to evolve their most-used cards without waiting for specific shards to become available.

How to Get Evolution Shards in Clash Royale

There are multiple ways to obtain Evolution Shards in Clash Royale, ranging from free in-game methods to premium purchases. Below is a breakdown of the all methods:

Season Shop – The Most Reliable Free Method

• Earn Season Tokens by completing battles and seasonal challenges.
• Spend 6,000 Season Tokens to purchase 1 Wild Shard, which can be used on any Evolution Card.
• Each season, a selection of specific Evolution Shards becomes available for direct purchase.
• The available shards rotate every season based on new Evolutions introduced.

Prioritize buying Evolution Shards over other items in the Season Shop to ensure steady progress.

Level-Up Chests (King Level 50+)

• Starting at King Level 50, every second Level-Up Chest contains Evolution Shards.
• Higher King Levels grant more shards per chest.
• The shards obtained are randomly selected and cannot be chosen.

Focus on leveling up your King Level to increase the number of Level-Up Chests earned.

Pass Royale – Consistent Shard Rewards

• The Premium Pass Royale track includes exclusive Evolution Shards at key reward tiers.
• The free track also provides occasional Evolution Shards, though at a lower frequency.
• One of the most consistent ways to earn shards over time.

If you play regularly, purchasing Pass Royale is a reliable long-term investment for collecting Evolution Shards faster.

Special Challenges & Seasonal Events – Free Limited-Time Rewards

• Event Challenges frequently feature Wild Shards or specific Evolution Shards as rewards.
• Some seasonal events introduce Lucky Drops, which have a chance of granting Evolution Shards.
• Rewards often rotate based on new Evolution releases.

Participate in every Special Challenge and Seasonal Event to maximize free Evolution Shard earnings.

Shop Offers – Fastest Method, But Requires Gems

• Occasionally, Evolution Shards appear as limited-time deals in the Shop.
• Some offers include Wild Shards, which can be used on any Evolution Card.
• Requires gems to purchase.

If you're looking for immediate progress, shop offers are the fastest option, but they come at a cost.

Lucky Drops – Small Chance, But Free Rewards

• 4-Star Lucky Drops have a 3% chance to grant 1 Wild Shard.
• 5-Star Lucky Drops have a 4.3% chance to grant 6 Evolution Shards.
• These rewards come from certain seasonal chests and event milestones.

While unreliable, taking advantage of free Lucky Drops whenever possible is an easy way to get Evolution Shards.

So, if you're playing for free, Season Shop, Special Challenges, and Level-Up Chests are your best options. If you're willing to spend, Pass Royale and Shop Offers will guarantee Evolution Shards quickly.

How to Unlock Card Evolution in Clash Royale

Once you have collected six Evolution Shards for a specific card, you can unlock its Evolved Form to gain unique abilities and enhanced stats. Follow these steps to evolve a card:

1. Collect Six Evolution Shards for the card you wish to evolve.
2. Open the Card Collection and locate the Evolution-ready card.
3. Select the Evolution Slot to activate the upgrade.
4. Confirm the Evolution, and the card will be permanently upgraded with new abilities.

There are no additional resources required beyond Evolution Shards, making them the key currency for upgrading Evolution Cards.

Complete List of Evolution Cards in Clash Royale

The table below provides a full breakdown of Evolution Cards, including their Evolution Shard cost, stat boosts, and special abilities after evolution.

Card	Cost (Elixir)	Cycles Required	Total Evolution Cost	Stat Boosts	Special Ability
Barbarians	5	1	10	+10% Health	Gains +35% Attack & Movement Speed for 3 seconds every time they attack. Timer resets if they keep attacking.
Royal Giant	6	1	12	Identical Stats	Each attack creates a 2.5-tile radius shockwave, dealing low damage and knocking back enemies.
Firecracker	3	2	9	Identical Stats	Fires sparks every 0.25 seconds after each attack for 3 seconds. Sparks slow enemy movement speed by 15%.
Skeletons	1	2	3	Identical Stats	Each attack spawns an additional Skeleton, stopping at 8 total.
Mortar	4	2	12	-25% Attack Time Interval	Each shot spawns a Goblin upon impact.
Knight	3	2	9	Identical Stats	Gains a damage-reducing shield (60% reduction) while moving. The shield disappears when an enemy is within 1.2 tiles.
Royal Recruits	7	1	14	Identical Stats	After losing their shield and traveling 1.5 tiles, they charge at Very Fast speed, dealing 2x damage.
Bats	2	2	6	+50% Health	Each attack heals them beyond their max HP, doubling their health over time.
Archers	3	2	9	+10% Range	Deals 2x damage to enemies 4.5-6 tiles away.
Ice Spirit	1	2	3	+33% Splash Radius	Freezes enemies twice (once on impact, then again after 3 seconds). If the target dies, leaves behind a 2-tile freeze radius.
Valkyrie	4	2	12	+10% Health	Each attack summons a Tornado (5.5-tile radius), pulling enemies inward and dealing low damage to all targets, including Crown Towers.
Bomber	2	2	6	Identical Stats	Each bomb bounces twice, dealing additional AoE damage.
Wall Breakers	2	2	6	+50% Damage	If destroyed, barrels explode (1.5-tile radius) before continuing to the nearest building. Deals reduced damage to Crown Towers.
Tesla	4	2	12	Identical Stats	Deploys with an electric pulse (6-tile radius) that stuns and deals low damage.
Zap	2	2	6	Identical Stats	Grows in radius over time (0.5 tiles per second), continuously stunning and damaging enemies.
Battle Ram	4	2	12	Barbarians: +10% Health	Knocks back small to medium troops while charging. On impact, self-knocks back and repeatedly rams the target for double damage until destroyed. Spawns Evolved Barbarians upon breaking.
Wizard	5	1	10	Identical Stats	Spawns with a protective shield that, when destroyed, deals moderate AoE damage and knockback.
Goblin Barrel	3	2	9	Identical Stats	Spawns two barrels instead of one, mirroring placement in opposite lanes. One contains 3 Goblins, while the fake barrel glows for 1 second and spawns 3 Decoy Goblins with low HP.
Goblin Giant	6	1	12	Identical Stats	At 50% HP, spawns a Goblin every 1.5 seconds (2.5 tiles behind him).
Goblin Drill	4	2	12	Identical Stats	When reduced to 66% HP, goes underground, spawning 2 Death Goblins. Emerges 90 degrees from the original location, repeating at 33% HP.
Goblin Cage	4	1	8	Goblin Brawler: +10% Health	When a troop is within 3 tiles, it is dragged into the cage and attacked with 10% more damage than the Goblin Brawler. The trapped unit cannot attack.
P.E.K.K.A	7	1	14	Identical Stats	Upon landing the final blow, P.E.K.K.A heals based on the target’s HP. Can overheal up to +66% HP until reaching max capacity.
Mega Knight	7	1	14	Identical Stats	Uppercut attack knocks back enemies 4 tiles on each hit.
Electro Dragon	5	1	10	Identical Stats	Chains lightning infinitely, though damage and speed decrease after the third chain. After the third target, stun effect is removed.
Musketeer	4	2	12	Identical Stats	Fires three sniper shots in a 2-tile width, dealing increased damage at infinite range. Cannot damage Crown Towers.
Cannon	3	2	9	Identical Stats	On deployment, drops 9 bombs (4 on your side, 5 on the opponent’s side), causing damage and knockback.
Giant Snowball	2	2	6	Identical Stats	Instead of knocking enemies back, pulls them forward in a 4.5-tile roll.
Dart Goblin	3	2	9	Identical Stats	Poison effect stacks with each attack. Leaves behind a poison trail (4 sec) that deals damage over time.
Lumberjack	4	1	8	Identical Stats	Spawns a ghost upon death, which is invisible, untargetable, and immune to troops, but can be damaged by spells. The ghost disappears after moving out of a Rage Spell’s radius.

Extra Evolution Shards and Conversion System

When players obtain extra Evolution Shards for a fully evolved card, those shards do not go to waste. Instead, they are automatically converted into additional resources, depending on the card’s rarity and level.

Conversion for Cards Below Level 14

If an Evolution Card is not yet Level 14, extra Evolution Shards are converted into regular cards of the same type:

• Common Cards → 1,000 regular cards
• Rare Cards → 250 regular cards
• Epic Cards → 40 regular cards
• Legendary Cards → 2 regular cards

This system allows players to progress their existing cards faster and make use of extra shards even before reaching max level.

Conversion for Fully Evolved Level 14 Cards

If the card is already Level 14, extra Evolution Shards get converted into Elite Wild Cards, which can be used to upgrade any card of the same rarity. The conversion rates are as follows:

• Common Cards → 1,000 Elite Wild Cards
• Rare Cards → 1,250 Elite Wild Cards
• Epic Cards → 800 Elite Wild Cards
• Legendary Cards → 3,000 Elite Wild Cards

This means that once a card reaches max level, any extra Evolution Shards essentially turn into a universal upgrade resource, making them incredibly valuable for upgrading other cards in your deck.

Tips & Tricks for Getting Evolution Shards Fast

• Season Shop: The most consistent way to obtain Wild Shards. Save Season Tokens for these first.
• King Level Progression: Level-Up Chests (after King Level 50) frequently contain Evolution Shards.
• Special Events & Challenges: These often provide free Evolution Shards as rewards.
• Use Wild Shards Wisely: Prioritize evolving rare or high-impact cards rather than common ones.

Conclusion

Evolving cards in Clash Royale gives them game-changing mechanics, improved damage, range, or defensive capabilities, and unique abilities that cannot be replicated with normal upgrades. By focusing on free methods like Season Shop, Level-Up Chests, and Special Challenges, you can farm Evolution Shards efficiently without spending money.

Start collecting Evolution Shards today and upgrade your best Evolution Cards to dominate battles! If you're looking to level up faster, push trophies, or win challenges effortlessly, check out Clash Royale Boost Services!

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• 02.03.2025 - How to Get Evolution Shards in Clash Royale guide published.